Steamed Clams in Butter and Sake

Steamed Clams in Butter and Sake

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This recipe is a seafood lover's dream. In this Japanese-inspired method, clams are steamed with sake, mirin, and a touch of green onion. My husband is a big fan of this dish.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Additional Time 5

Total Time 25

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Japanese

Servings

Calories 121 kcal

Ingredients

4 teaspoons sake
4 teaspoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 ¼ pounds clams in shell, scrubbed.
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 green onion, chopped.

Instructions

Scrub and rinse clams. Soak in a large bowl of cold water for 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
Heat a wok or large saucepan over high heat. Quickly pour in the sake, mirin and rice vinegar. Add the clams; cover and cook until the clams open, 3 to 4 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.
Remove any scum that forms on the surface using a spoon or paper towel. Stir in the butter, soy sauce and green onion, tossing to coat the clams as the butter melts. Arrange clams on a serving plate and drizzle the sauce over them. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 155mgPotassium: 119mgSugar: 2gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 5mg

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